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On the recordMarch 3, 2010
If the Federal Government increases its investment in the system, it should also increase its oversight of operations and capital projects, so as to ensure that tax dollars are being well spent.
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland

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Mikulski calls for increased federal oversight with funding.

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